What are the benefits of home care to you and your family?
When a person or their family is considering home care, it can be a difficult decision to make. Home care is an increasingly popular choice for people who
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National Color Therapy Month: How Color Therapy Helps Elderly to Cope Mental Health
The month of March is National Color Therapy Month, a time to recognize the therapeutic benefits of color and its role in improving mental health. Color
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February is American Heart Month
February is often thought of as the month of love because Valentine’s Day is so close by, but it is also American Heart Month.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America, claiming …
10 Tips to Millennial from Older Adults to Kickstart the New Year
Older people can be a source of wise words and sage advice on dealing with and enjoying life to its fullest. Here are some of the things we
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Excessive heat warnings are spreading. As temperatures increase, it is important to stay safe.
Top 5 Tips to stay safe during periods of excessive heat
- Steer clear of parked cars – Never leave children, dependent adults, pets, or the elderly
Summer safety is a topic of concern for seniors due to heat related illnesses such as hyperthermia. Per the National Institute on Aging, hyperthermia is an abnormal high body temperature caused by the body’s inability to cope with the heat. …
Senior safety is a big concern as we age. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), falls in older adults have reached more than 36 million per year. However, this does not mean falls are unavoidable. Seniors …
Everyone should have a plan for disasters in Southern California. Our loved ones will face challenges during an emergency. During any disaster normal response time for support services increase dramatically as you could imagine. Our older adults may have difficulties …
We do not have to overthink proper eating. Before each meal, think of what you are going to eat. We want a balance of foods providing the vitamins and nutrients the body needs without over doing it on the calories. …
National Nutrition Month is an annual check in on a person’s diet and health lifestyle. This is important to everyone especially as we age. Are you getting enough nutrients, vitamins, calories in your diet? This campaign helps focus attention to …